40 Best Seafood Restaurants in Washington

“The food was wonderful and the service was excellent. I went for an early Mother's Day dinner on a Saturday night and there were people at the bar having their own good time, but the space is set up well and it didn't impede on our dinner. Great for any vibe“

“The craft cocktails and mocktails are good. The sweet cream butter that came with the bread service was delicious. The baked alaska was outstanding! But overall the flavors of the dishes are quite muted, relative to their cocktails. I think I might have been better able to taste the food if I'd just stuck with water. Our server was phenomenal, though, and the environment was so elegant. If I were to go again, it would be for the drinks and desserts with good company.“

“The ambiance and food was immaculate! Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and made appropriate food recommendations for our party. I enjoyed the Shrimp Thermidor as a starter and Cumin Lamb as my entree. They were both delectable, I can't say one was better than the other. I'm ready to go back!“

“The food and service was great“

“We were celebrating a birthday, and asked for a quiet table, and we were seated in the Wine Room, and it was perfect. We shared a calamari appetizer, and had halibut and crab cakes for the entrees. We shared key lime pie for dessert, and the restaurant provided a special birthday dessert. Service was excellent, and the food was delicious.“

“we loved it the food and service was great“

“In love with this restaurant went the first time for Restaurant week . I felt in love with their ceviche. My husband and I are coming every Friday since for birria tacos , ceviche and margaritas!Everything is amazing from the Birria omelette to the flan. I can recommend enough this amazing place !!“

“Beautiful restaurant overlooking the water, outstanding service, and amazing seafood. I had read some of the reviews that were less than stellar but everything that we ordered was fantastic. We started off with their eggplant appetizer, which was full roasted eggplant -- delicious. For the main entree, I was debating between their grilled calamari and the scallops and the server recommended we share a half portion of the calamari and get the scallops. Great recommendation. The scallops were out of this world and a generous portion too. My wife's fish was delicious as well. No complaints about anything. The prices are a bit on the higher side but it's worth it when the food and the ambiance matches expectations. A definite 5 star for me.“

“My favorite restaurant on the wharf!“

“We had a wonderful experience. Food was amazing and I highly recommend.“

“Bar Spero was exceptional. Far more a restaurant than a bar. Though drinks were also brilliant. The bartender Savi proved a knowledgable mixologist. If you enjoy mezcal I highly recommend the Dead Lady cocktail. The drink was smoky but well balanced and smooth enough to be dangerous.However, the drinks were only a prelude, the true fire of Bar Spero is the food. Our meal was a delightful, delicious, delectable multisensory feast.Everything was amazing from the cucumber, herb salad to the burnt cheese cake ice cream. However, my personal highlight was the seafood. I'd recently returned from a beach trip and assure you everything tasted catch of the day fresh. The raw oysters were some of the best I've had. The grilled octopus was sweet, tender and cooked to perfection, it's sauce, a squid ink reduction only emphasized the utter genius therein. Though all the seafood from Jonah Crab Rice to the Tuna Tostadas to the Ember Roasted Scallops were unforgettably delicious. The food could make a convert out of me and will out of you.Our server Blithe was personable, humorous and attentive, without hovering. Her table service was impeccable and she clearly loved her job. Though really all of the service was noteworthy. The communal feel of Bar Spero made it feel like a family. (I love that tips are split front to back of the house)It was an honor when Chef Jason came to out to our table to greet us. This man is an artist, his work practically brought me to tears of joy repeatedly.Do your self a favor and go to Bar Spero, you will thank me for it.Dietary restrictions: I am gluten free and found many options on the menu.Parking: It took a few minutes looking but we found parking in front of the GAO“

“The Tacos and clam chowder was really good. The frozen Rose’ was good as well. Great service“

“amazing place! really great food, service and ambience!“

“The BEST Cocktail & Oysters Happy Hour. Excellent Service with a Chic Atmosphere! Please make Reservations Happy Hour get packed“

“We heard about this place and were not disappointed. We were in the area, and we went for dinner. We had an amazing fine-dining experience at this historic Italian restaurant, which caters to Georgetown residents and others. Moreover, the quality of food and service is exceptional.“

“Behind the modest exterior, an immersive culinary journey awaits! Every foodie traveler enjoys 'the find' - a place you don't expect but allows you to join the curated journey of an exceptional chef and his team. Xiquet is one of DC's few true finds, tucked away in a small neighborhood but standing tall in the burgeoning DC dining scene. It is one of those rare places in an otherwise hypertensive town where time becomes ephemeral, and you can truly give in to enjoying artistry for its own sake and within its own parameters.Since Chef Danny changes his menu constantly, based on inspiration and availability of high quality ingredients, check their site for the latest, and definitely allow them to pair their wines, ports, vermouths, etc. to achieve 'peak flavour'.Our experience, a special occasion for my wife and me, was - to use one word - blissful! And equally importantly, relaxed - as visits to special places like Xiquet and its Michelin-starred siblings like Rose's Luxury, Jaunt and Inn at Little Washington should be.Make the time, take the time, and enjoy the journey!“

“Loud, yes. But it is okay. A party atmosphere. You sit close to others, but everyone talking fully mitigates that. Fun atmosphere. Not for a quiet romantic dinner, yet the digs and accroutrements are top notch. Place is popular for 3-6 drinks with dinner!“

“Meet me at Stan's, Best Food and Cocktail Bar in Washington DC, Best Fried Wings, Baked wings are awesome as well, lookout for the Seafood :)“

“Amazing great restaurant.“

“Great service - nice change from so many other restaurants who rush to give you the check to get rid of you! The Octopus “a la brassa” was wonderful as were all the tapas and the main dishes. Check out “ the most beautiful restaurants in DC”.“

“The food was excellent and we had a great time . Super sweet waiters .“

“Delicious! Loved the lobster roll!!“

“Best French restaurant in DC. The prices are spot on for the food, and to be honest the quality is higher. The service and staff are beyond incredible and accommodating.Get the crab fries. Next time I’m doing the seafood tower too. I didn’t take photos of everything, but it was all fantastic. The deviled eggs, yum! Crunchy, full of flavor, and one order is not enough and the bacon was perfectly crispy and not too salty on it.I was set on the short ribs, because French food is all about the sauce and proper temperatures, but I went for the burger. I was not disappointed. It was a smash style burger and cooked perfect. The dressing on it and pickles balanced it nicely. My friend did the cobb salad with salmon.We both had two glasses of wine, and the house wines are actually good here. I can't believe I'm typing that, but they did a great job selecting them. Skip the trendy French bistros and restaurants and head to Parlour Victoria. You won't be disappointed.Came back two weeks later and it is still amazing. Love this place.“

“we went to the Vegas location and how Gordon Ramsay can put his name to the crap this place serves up is beyond belief. the batter is way to thick and over cooked and the highlight should not be the Dijon mayonnaise that comes with the food. terrible food and a waste of $39“

“Food was great and service was incredible“

“Hank’s is always consistent if not a bit pricey. They always have a decent selection of oysters with some yummy specials. I especially love the goldfish on the table at the beginning of the meal and dark chocolate at the end. Wine list and cocktail list just got a nice revamp, and the tried and true standards like their shrimp po-boy, clam chowder, and chicken schnitzel remain faves. I do, however, still wish everything was about 2-4$ less as it feels premium for a neighborhood joint.“

“10/10, took my wife for our 15 year anniversary and she loved, every delicious bite, every plate had a story to tell,such a wonderful and memorable experience. Gracias!!!“

“Amazing customer service. I used this company for a catering event, and the general manager was excellent and helped me with everything and explained the catering pages when I had questions about quantity. I highly recommend this black company if you want to do a brunch and need catering. This is the place! “

“Great restaurant good food and great service“

“Visiting from St Louis and so glad we came across Luke’s Lobster! We ordered Luke’s flight so we could try all three rolls. Each one was so delicious. We also got the lobster bisque and NE clam chowder. Very good!! Friendly service and neat atmosphere.“

“their lobster salad was amazing! And as someone who's had NOLA gumbo, theirs ranked up! Would definitely visit again“

“I love this place! The atmosphere has changed over the years but overall, it is a great place with good food. I like the music playing in the background as well. Christopher (not sure if he is a manager, host or both) but he went out of his way to make sure we were satisfied. There was a seating issue and he corrected it. Would definitely go there again however I am interested to see how the other locations operate.“

“Absolutely amazing food and service. My first time but will not be my last time. Visiting from Mississippi.“

“Excellent customer service. Great experience. Can’t wait to return. Thank you Johnny (Restaurant Manager)!“

“Great Service!!! Lobster Roll was a nice segue from a regular fish sandwich.“

“Limani is a beautiful restaurant and the wharf in the water. Amazing views. Amazing food. Amazing staff. Ryan (our bartender) was amazing. Our drinks were delicious. When we asked which entrees would he recommend we were very pleased at the outcome. Highly recommend this restaurant is the BEST AT THE “

“Came by Dionne's before attending a Mystics game and it's the best decision I ever made! Don't walk there run there. Like right now. So good! And the Sycamore & Oak is just so cool - you have to go check it out.EnvironmentThis establishment is located in the Sycamore & Oak community space which is beautiful within itself. If you're not interested in food just go check out the space for all it has to offer - from clothing, to events like karaoke and speaking engagements or just to hang out with friends or even to get some work done - a great beautiful space. Dionne's is located in what i would call the 'food hall' They have a small stand where you order your food and then you can sit where ever you would like through out the space. There is also a large long bar where you can sit and eat and drink at as well. It's perfect for a pregame meal or just for a good time and a good meal.ServiceThe service was great. It's a family and black owned business (love it) and they were warm and welcoming. My friend and I stepped away to check out other stores in the space and while we were exploring they came and brought us our drinks which was extremely nice of them. It was great.Food and DrinksThe food was everything! We had the crab friends and salmon bites. Everything was delicious. I will definitely come back to try....everything. Yes everything. lol. I loved every bite and highly recommend.OverallOverall I loved all of the food and enjoyed the space. It was warm, welcoming and comfortable and the food was delicious and drinks were good and strong. I loved everything about this visit and will surely be back for more. Make sure you check them out!“

“Great location we had a great time“

“Visiting our son in DC and took grandparents. After a weekend of sightseeing we enjoyed an amazing Sunday breakfast at The Roberts. The service was excellent and the food delicious. The Omni property is beautiful and we plan to stay here next time we visit DC.“

“Wow!! Absolutely delicious food! I don’t usually have high expectations with unlimited dimsum, so we were pleasantly surprised! The food quality was very good, and so tasty. Not watered down American dimsum, tasted like authentic Hong Kong style cooking! I highly recommend the panfried seafood noodles, roast pork buns, roast bbq pork, snow peas, and duck ? Our server Chen was super attentive, timing all our dishes right when we were ready for the next round, very amiable, and gave overall great customer service! The place is on the small side, but is very tastefully decorated. Can’t wait to go back!Kid-friendliness: They have reduced prices for kids.“